Gift of Nature 2014 Report

2014 Dear Friends, Your gifts to Cleveland Metroparks helped the communities we serve to “Come Out and Play”, enhancing more than 17 million recreation visits in 2014. Through volunteer service, financial support, or both, you have made a meaningful impact on the Emerald Necklace. We are honored to share highlights of some of Cleveland Metroparks accomplishments in 2014 that are a result of your support.

And, we hope you will take time to acknowledge your role in this success and the impact you have on Cleveland Metroparks.

With appreciation, Dan T. Moore, President Board of Park Commissioners

Debra K. Berry, Vice President Board of Park Commissioners

Bruce G. Rinker, Vice President Board of Park Commissioners

Brian M. Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer

Karen J. Kannenberg, CFRE Manager of Gift and Donor Development

Highlighting your contribution to Cleveland Metroparks

Volunteers: A Special Gem of the “Emerald Necklace” In 2014, Cleveland Metroparks and its visitors benefitted from the knowledge, patience and dedication of 2,200 volunteers. In addition, approximately 3,600 people served the Park District as part of group projects coordinated by their employer, church, service club…etc. Volunteers were an integral part of 23 programs including natural resource research, eliminating invasive species, assisting with educational opportunities and in a multitude of ways to make sure visitors to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo have an exceptional experience!

For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact volunteer services at volinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com, or 440-253-2145 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/volunteer.

The Future of Forests in Cleveland Metroparks

Proof of Concept at West Creek The Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek Reservation opened June 2013, showcasing numerous stormwater control features surrounding the state-of-the-art building. While designers estimated the positive impact these practices would have on slowing down and soaking in stormwater runoff, no one actually knows the true benefit until measurements are made. Funding from the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund will support research in 2015 that will not only contribute to academic literature, but will also provide valuable information about how stormwater control features at West Creek are working.

Donations to the Legacy Fund help to ensure that Cleveland Metroparks remains ‘green.’ In 2014, Legacy Funds supported work at Acacia Reservation to systematically return this land to nature. Legacy Funds are also supporting significant restoration programs in Bedford and Hinckley Reservations as well as helping to replace trees and plants throughout the Park District.

In anticipation of Cleveland Metroparks 100th anniversary in 2017, extensive planting and restoration programs are currently being planned with the support of these special gifts.

Preserving and Protecting Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund was established within The Cleveland Foundation to help preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks, as well as support special initiatives. In 2014, one of the most significant accomplishments supported by donations to the Endowment Fund was trail rehabilitation in Rocky River Reservation.

A crew from the Student Conservation Association (SCA) worked throughout the summer on various trail projects within Rocky River Reservation. One of the highlights of the SCA work was replacing a 16-foot bridge. The new bridge was laid on hewn white-oak sills and includes hardwood decking that was milled in the Reservation.

In addition, a new section of the Mount Pleasant trail was cleared that includes surface water drainage in several locations. The SCA crew also worked on some locations near trails that are not part of the trail network as a means to stop the spread of lesser celandine, a highly invasive plant.

Kent State University Professor Anne Jefferson and a team of students will investigate the function of the living roof, two bioretention areas, a bioswale and the working wetland.

In addition to analyzing monitoring results, Kent State will also engage professionals in Northeast Ohio in dialogue about tools needed for better stormwater management design.

Results will be recorded for two years and applicable journal entries will follow. Support of this research serves the mission of the Watershed Stewardship Center to enhance and protect our urban watersheds through scientific discovery, application of findings and community stewardship.

Here’s to the Hive and A Closer Look for All Recent donations to Rocky River Nature Center supported equipment and resources for two of its most popular programs – the bee hive and field trip experiences.

Rocky River Nature Center’s bee hive is a unique outdoor exhibit (visible from the Nature Center) that provides visitors with the opportunity to observe a working hive and demonstrates the importance of pollinators. The current hive was started in 2012 by collecting a swarm at a construction site.

The hive has remained very healthy as evidenced by surviving recent cold winters and the 95 pounds of honey that was collected last summer! Therefore, new hive boxes and frames were needed to support the bees and additional protective equipment to accommodate having two staff members transport heavy hive boxes. In addition, a stainless steel extractor was acquired to efficiently remove honey, and comply with FDA requirements to allow honey to be shared with the public or sold.

Field trip programs to Rocky River Nature Center and its surrounding trails are the highlight of the school year for many local students. Safe access to the Rocky River, relevant exhibits, diverse wildlife and Fort Hill provide an ever changing outdoor classroom. To improve this experience, a ‘classroom set’ of binoculars was recently purchased to allow all students to have their own pair to use throughout their trip to Rocky River Nature Center.

A Special Tribute Greg Yost, 4-H Extension Educator with Cleveland Metroparks Youth Outdoors program was a gifted educator and enthusiastic advocate for youth. He joined Youth Outdoors in early 2000, representing The Ohio State University Extension 4-H in this unique partnership that connects urban youth to nature while gaining life skills such as responsibility, teamwork and a service ethic. Greg’s belief in using outdoor adventures to help youth grow remains the foundation of our program. As a testimony to Greg’s commitment to providing students with outdoor experiences, Greg’s family requested that donations in his memory support the Youth Outdoors program.

One of Greg’s passions was Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, a five day experience on Kelleys Island on Lake Erie. Greg helped coordinate the overall camp program and provided kayaking instruction, helping youth learn the skills to safely explore Lake Erie. Each year, Youth Outdoors has sent up to seven teens that have been active in Youth Outdoors to Sea Camp, with the support of donations from outdoor clubs, organizations and individual donors.

Donations in memory of Greg will be used along with a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft to purchase high-performance sit-on-top kayaks, paddles, PFDs (life jackets) and an enclosed trailer. These kayaks will expand opportunities to introduce youth to kayaking on open water where wind and waves are common. Greg co-authored this grant and would be thrilled that Youth Outdoors will have the ideal kayak for use at Sea Camp and other youth programming on Lake Erie. Additional funds donated in memory of Greg will support the Youth Outdoors horseback riding programs that were also meaningful to Greg.

Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund The Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund was established within The Cleveland Foundation to ensure the future of the Park District for generations to come. Gifts may be made to the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund through cash donations, bequests, appreciated securities and other forms of estate planning.

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following members of the Emerald Necklace Fellowship who have included Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund in their estate plans: Anonymous (17 donors)

Julia Kunes*

Peter and Barbara Avrea Fund in Memory of Walter C. and Shirley M. Avrea

Michael B. and Judy Malasky

Jay Beswick* Nancy and Joseph Bozicevich* Sheila Brown Kara Browning Warwick A. Buer* In memory of my beloved wife, Marguerite A. Buer

Christopher Malek and Friends Terence J. and Nancy S. McCann Lin Miller Jean C. Murphy* Celia and Edward Nedved* George and Cynthia Oprita Jo Ann B. Pfleger Ian Roy Phillips

Helen E. and Robert L. Burns*

Elizabeth H. Ragg*

Michael and Susan Clark

Margaret Rawsthorne

Mina Davis*

Carmen R. Reeths

Michael and Marcia Dolyk

Kathleen Schlemmer

Jeanette Eustache

Dorothy D. Schmidt*

Carol Glotzbecker

Lynn A. Schreiber*

Marlene L. Goldheimer

Mary Sedlack*

Dorothea Jean Hassler*

In Memory of Elizabeth Shainker

Bernice C. Haytas*

Chuck Smith

Barbara A. Hershkowitz

Kathryn S. Spilar*

Constance M. Howell*

Coletta L. Stopp*

William D. Howerton

Angela M. Thiery in celebration of the lives of Daniel and Victoria Thiery

Paula T. Hurwitz* Alyce M. Jarr* Don and Susan Johnson Marion E. Johnson* Fred R. Jones* Constance M. Junge* Mort* and Emilie Kadish Karen J. Kannenberg and Dennis* A. Seifert

Mildred Turza Robert and Marti Vagi Constance S. White, MD Dorotha L. Whitney* Brian M. Zimmerman *Deceased

2014

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following contributions to the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund in 2014: Gayle Albers Dave and Mary Ann Amrozowicz in memory of Ellie Bartz Caroline Anielski in memory of Jean Baily Rockwell Anonymous (7 donors) Patrick Arch Maryann Babich in memory of Albert Kawentel Donna Baki and Christine Mieyal in memory of Albert Kawentel Phyllis Bambeck Bank of America Victoria A. Barbero in memory of Jean Baily Rockwell Carol Barnak Susan Barniak Very Reverend James J. Batcha Mary Ann Boyer, CPA, Inc. in memory of Albert Kawentel Daniel and Angela Branigan Brown and Kunze Foundation Joan and Laszlo Budai Barbara Burko M. Cipiti Reeves and Rosemary Cochran Tom Coles Frances Conductor Dan Crandall Darin A. Croft and Lisa Yerian Dr. Linda F. Crowell Mary Day in honor of Dr. Robert Hinkle Patricia Deno in memory of Robert Patrick Walter Dimitrijevs Irene Diritsky Mark Douglas Jody Doyle Antoinette Dyko in memory of Albert Kawentel Robert L. Fisher Philip Forrest Thomas A. Fox Larry E. Goldrick in memory of Marjorie Boyd Carolyn Gordon Joshua Halko Sharon Hansen James Hansler

Millie Harnocz Pamela Hartland in memory of Albert Kawentel Hewlett Packard Chris and Virginia Hill Roy Holzheimer William D. Howerton Paul and Arlene Hrisko Sandra Hunter Merrill Jacques Jodith Janes Jeanne Jenks in memory of Mooie Garmus Therese Joyce Karen Kannenberg Emma Katula Lauren Kawentel in memory of Albert Kawentel Kevin and Susan Kelley Kathleen Kettler in memory of Albert Kawentel Min Sue Keung Elaine E. Klann Paul Kohanski Tim Krynak Christopher Kuhar Stephanie Kutsko Karen Lanigan Keith A. Lawson in memory of Robert Murnan Hank and Sheryl Lemiec Joseph R. Licate in memory of Albert Kawentel Christopher Lowe Mary Mackall Deborah Marcinski Vicki Marsh John Martin James Martin Florence Mayer Mariyn S. Mellors Nathan and Elaine Miller Yael Misrahi Suzanne Meyer Mittenthal in memory of Lois Meyer Theresa Moore Joe Murphy Rachel Nagle Vickie Neale Christine Nemenz James Nemet Attila and Sandra Nemeth Alice Norman Richard Nosse and Amy McCoy John and Jean Piety John and Jean Piety in memory of Mark E. Laisy

John and Jean Piety in memory of William E. Anderson (Dr. Bill on WRUW) Janet Pitchford The Ramirez Family Janelle Reardon Brigid Reese Carmen Reeths Edward R. Reichek Daila Rence Robin Richmond in memory of Judith A. Wolfe Thomas Robatin Chris Robbins Terry Robison in memory of Rita Rose Krock Mary Anne Romito Joseph Roszak Raymond Roth Susan Russo Gene and Anne Salzbrenner Constance Sancetta Nathan Sanders Mark Sandy Joyce Schaefer Father Gregory F. Schaut Kathleen Schlemmer Jack Schlundt Jane J. Schneider Eric Schneider Paula S. Seals in memory of Eric Deutsch Gwenn Seaman in memory of Albert Kawentel Marilyn L. Sewell Erik Shaffer Debra Shankland Geraldine L. Sliva in memory of Albert Kawentel Kathy Smith Maureen Strbac Jeffrey Taggart Sandra Tata Colleen J. Theusch E. Jean Thom Heather Triplett Robert Voytas in memory of Angela Voytas Kathy Wanek The Wasman Family Janice Welch Mrs. Mildred S. Williams Juanita Williams Paul Wolansky Nina Zdravecky Alaura Ziegler Brian M. Zimmerman

Legacy Fund 2014 Cleveland Metroparks Legacy Fund helps to create a welcome and healthy environment for wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of the “Emerald Necklace.”

Cleveland Metroparks gratefully acknowledges the following gifts to the Legacy Fund in 2014: Roberta Akerley Anonymous Patrick Arch Mary Ann Basista Jeffrey Brown Carol Anne Cohen in honor of Steven Slive Sara, Brad and Nora Coven in honor of Lora Guyuron Epsilon in honor of KeyBank Sarah Eysenbach Philip Forrest Michael P. and Barbara M. Hand in honor of Sophia J. and Joseph H. Luczak Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Harpster Constance Hausman Richard B. Hyams Norman Kammer KeyBank Starr Kelley John C. Kilgore Dave and Eva Krause Jo Ann Kubicki Dorothy Lewers Macy’s - University Square Macy’s - Richmond Mall Alexander A. Mandracken Weldon Maples James Martin Jessica McNally John and Mary Moore Mrs. Patricia Palko Park Synagogue Sisterhood in appreciation of Brian M. Zimmerman Janelle Reardon Thomas Robatin David and Laura Sangree Rudy Sells Debra Shankland Marjorie Ulyan Todd Williams in honor of Bonni (Williams) Kurtz The Wochna Family Brian M. Zimmerman

The following memorial gifts were contributed to Cleveland Metroparks Legacy Fund in 2014: In memory of Helen and John Adams James Adams In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Alquist David Alquist Jean Bergquist Susan Keller In memory of Bob Angiocchi Rob Angiocchi In memory of Theodore Ashton Dona Ashton In memory of Donald L. Benbow William and Lynda Wallets In memory of Edward Berneike Lynn Wasserman In memory of Harriet M. and Robert L. Black Christopher Black In memory of Char Bloomfield Jeff Bixby Harry and Jody Doyle Midge Strong William and Lynda Wallets In memory of C.J. Campbell Paul and Lynn Fikaris In memory of Chesapeake Rebecca Fricke In memory of Dorothy Clutter Mary J. Lewis In memory of Jerome ‘Jerry’ Fencsik Judith and Kent Kostos In memory of Dorothy Fitko Sheila Dietrick In memory of Paul Hancy Jerry and Rita Cook Robert and Lois Creter Paul and Donna Doyle Dick and Jane Dunn Richard, Florence and Eric Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Groth Dennis Hancy Virginia and Frank Nelson Fred and Mary Oppenlander Lauretta Pearse and Wayne Weir Ruth Simmons Betty Bainbridge Vitez Ruth Vrana In memory of Peter Harasimchuk Mike and Kathy Bartkiewicz Olga Carey Brad and Robin Chilton Bill and Sandy Eick Family and Friends Lidia and Theodore Kalemba Vicky Meany Ben and Hildie Polansky Joann C. Reed Joy Stein Wendy and Roger Steller Todd and Gwen Trautner

Harasimchuk (continued) Jeni Webb Westview Elementary School Staff In memory of Stephanie C. Havran William and Lynda Wallets In memory of George Hihn, Jr. Anonymous In memory of Frances Hollander June Baughman In memory of Jack Hughell The Hughell Family In memory of Anto Jandric Mary J. Lewis In memory of Vernice M. Janus Kaufman & Company In memory of Jess Sharon Boggins In memory of Diane Inez Jones Douglas Hopp In memory of Edward F. “Bud” Kuilder Jennifer Grieser Constance Hausman Jennifer Hillmer John Reinier Erik Schaffer Claire Weldon In memory of Angeline Lakios Cindy L. Smith and Joe Horay In memory of Samantha Lou Lockhart Owen and Claire Lockhart In memory of Pauline Lucido Laura and Dwight Amberg Jean Colner Donna Meers and Family Barbara J. Polk Michael Ruggieri Russell Ruggieri Paula Lucido Schopis The Staff of SOS of Ohio Mr. and Mrs. James Trowbridge In memory of Ronald Mancini Nicky, Larry and Emily DiGeronimo In memory of Virgil and Henrietta Martin Jane Martin In memory of Lynell DeViney Mason David DeViney Richard Mason In memory of Dr. Merlin K. Metzler Dennis and Christine Hagemeier Robin and Mitch Holden Matthew, Nicole and Emma Miklos Bradley and Jennifer Sieniawski Stan and Debbie Sieniawski In memory of Darlene Muckley Lucy and Howard Evans In memory of James E. Mulligan, MD Charles and Jennie Weible and Family In memory of Robert Murnan Chad, Stacy and Charlotte Colman B.J. Crisafi David J. Murnan, Sr. Carl and Sondra Murnan Dean and Carol Murnan Harlan R. Peterjohn Donald and Pamela Pudlick In memory of Bill and Marlene Oriti Karen and Mike Goulandris Linda and John Kunze Toni Markiewicz Debra Oriti Family and Friends John and Michelle Shedd In memory of John (Skip) Pecnik Thomas and Ruthanne Chambers Joseph and Kathleen Frederick The Richard Gentile Family Amanda Hingst Patricia Pecnik

Pecnik (continued) Susan Piechocki Judy Rydel Vicki Simmons Jean Szymczyk John and Sharon Urbas Rebecca Zaharija Mike and Linda Zupko In memory of Ruth Phillips Marilyn Gonsalves In memory of Johnny Popa Lorraine McCafferty In memory of Edward Porowski Sandy and Dale Podojil In memory of George J. Purich The Dedek Family In memory of Terry and Nancy Richardson The Richardson Family In memory of James “Terry” Richardson Cindy L. Smith In memory of Walter “Judge” Robb Paula M. Kramer In memory of Clara L. Robison Jennifer Grieser Constance Hausman Jennifer Hillmer John Krock John Reinier Erik Schaffer Claire Weldon In memory of Jean Baily Rockwell The Orban Family In memory of Mrs. Gustav Schoch Lisa, Bill and Logan Riley In memory of Aliza Sherman Anna Czinn Edward Czinn Staci DiVita Mary and Howard Feuer Sherry and Ira Feuer Edward and Marla Friedman Alan and Lorin Gottlieb Steven and Jan Lash Hana and Michael Loewenstein Jodi and Steve Marton Leah Meyer Eric J. Rivchun Kevin Rivchun and Jennifer Sherman Edward and Marcy Rosenthal Marcella Stahm Maria and Larry Zoul In memory of Anne Silvaggi Mary J. Lewis In memory of Jack Sonneborn Ann DeCaro Leigh Ann and Stanley Gahring In memory of Helen M. Spuhler Martha Rupp In memory of Ella (Midge) Strong Bill Strong and Family William and Lynda Wallets In memory of Bill Swift Virginia Swift In memory of Lee Utley Nancy Utley and Extended Family In memory of Gregory Alan Webster Robert and Teresa Babcock Steve and Eva Webster In memory of Jakob Weimer Dan Newman In memory of John Yackshaw Arnold Hirshon In memory of Dr. Cyril Zenisek Larry and Elaine Judge

Special gifts to Cleveland Metroparks are gratefully accepted to support designated projects and locations within the Park District. The individuals and organizations listed below have made gifts in 2014 in support of the programs or facilities listed below: Brecksville Reservation Kiwanis Club of Brecksville

Fishing Fund (continued)

Paula Jones Ilona Kocan Tom Krause Joseph and Evelyn Begela Bob Lamb in memory of Marlene Oriti Deborah Lance Bob and Kay in memory of Michael Kight in memory of Maggie Pilarczyk Joe and Tiaon Lynch Ellen and Dale in memory of Modris Novickis in memory of Maggie Pilarczyk Nancy Mackowski Mary Felker John Martin in memory of Jack Sonneborn Master Products Company Ken and Marilyn Foster in memory of Emanuel Jackson in honor of John Miller Robert and Kathleen McNutt Chippewa Garden Club Bill Metzner Mark Gehringer Dave Mitskavich in memory of Jack Sonneborn Mark and Marie Nemeth and Troy Elizabeth Hagen in memory of Terry McNatt in memory of June Franks Paul M. Normandin Jim and Gayle The Nowlin Family in memory of Maggie Pilarczyk in honor of Steele Nowlin, Sr. JOANN stores Inc. Oakwood Village Lou and Steve Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders in memory of Maggie Pilarczyk Optimist Club of West Suburban Joe Maddock Cleveland in memory of Jack Sonneborn Michael Piskura Edward and Margaret Rody Eric and Robin Polack Southwest Area Retired Educators Joan Ray in memory of Modris Novickis CanalWay Center David Ray AARP Library Lane #4490 in memory of Modris Novickis American Sewing Guild North Olmsted Tammy Ray Joy E. Foote in memory of Modris Novickis Holmes Avenue Pensioners The Reines Family in memory of Modris Novickis Lynda L. McAndrews Daila Rence The Chas. E. Phipps Company Thomas Robatin St. Columbkille 50 Plus Club Rodmakers Shop Scranton Road Bible Church Jill L. Roso Walton Hills Fifty Plus Runzheimer Foundation Young At Heart Susan Sikon Fishing Fund in memory of Modris Novickis Chuck Allen John Sikon in memory of Modris Novickis Anonymous in memory of Modris Novickis Mark, Anne, Nathan and Andrew Sikon in memory of Modris Novickis LuAnne and Erv Ball in memory of Modris Novickis J. Smrcina Joanne Batcha Harold Staub in memory of John R. Batcha Eugene W. Stepanik Karen Buckholz Tony and Lori Surgala in memory of Modris Novickis in memory of John R. Batcha Richard F. Cannistra Jeff Taggart Cers Family Jeff Taggert in memory of Modris Novickis in memory of Frank Sliver Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cole David Thurau Frances Conductor in honor of Jake Thurau Vickie L. Covington Mary Kay Weis in memory of James M. Martin in memory of James M. Martin Jeff DeLuca Rita D. Zanona in memory of Modris Novickis Doug Dreher Russell J. Zanowick Jerry Driscoll Nora E. Ebie Garfield Park Center in memory of James M. Martin for Urban Agriculture Joe and Vivan Falkoski Bedford Garden Club Thomas A. Fox Golf Education Fund Frindt Family in memory of Modris Novickis Bonnie and Bob Bonick in memory of Erma Knepper The Graora Family Norman and Julie Ditty Mr. Robert Grodek in memory of Frank Stumpf Toe-Knee Holtkamp Friends and Family Mr. and Mrs. Howe in memory of Frank Stumpf

Brecksville Nature Center

Outdoor Education (continued)

Richard Brink in memory of Edward Berneike Joseph Brown J. Brusak Andrea and Craig Burland George Chernesky Golf Education Fund (continued) Sherry L. Cindric Vel M. Kirchner Frances Conductor in memory of Erma Knepper Kenneth H. Cooley Craig Kirchner Martha H. Cremer in memory of Erma Knepper Dick and Marge Dillon Dean Kirchner Lenny Dona in memory of Erma Knepper in memory of Edward Berneike Cliff and Jane Kowall Jane Donnell in memory of Erma Knepper Brad Elles Dottie Mackey Barbara Flood in memory of Erma Knepper Thomas A. Fox Andrew J. Miller in memory of Peter J. Miller, Jr. Misty Funk K.W. and Chris Rainey Zel Gale in memory of Erma Knepper Lisa Marie Gallagher Linda and David Rainey Larry and Jean Gilbert in memory of Erma Knepper in memory of Edward Berneike Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rybarczyk R. Grabow in memory of Erma Knepper Mr. and Mrs. Richard Greiner, Jr. Southern Hills Newcomers League Joe Gunderman in memory of Frank Stumpf The Haberkorn Family The Stumpf Family in memory of Dorothy in memory of Frank Stumpf Shaughnessy Gunsch Mr. and Mrs. Brian Walsh Patty Haw in memory of Edward Curtin Dale Hendricks Historic Interpretation Donna and Carl Homberg in memory of Edward Berneike AARP Library Lane Bainbridge Township Historical Society Frank R. Hrovat Diana Jacobs Joy E. Foote Joann Kadlec Independence Garden Club L.R. Kennedy Lyndhurst Garden Club Michele Kern Mayfield Village Garden Club Christine Kilbane Southgate Homemakers Josie Kmet United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls Pre-School Sangeeta Krishna West Park Community Elementary Dolores Kubicek James W. Kurka Look About Lodge MaryLou Lamb Mary Blalock Debra Light and Bruce Sherman Cleveland Natural Science Club Debra Light and Bruce Sherman The Federated Church in appreciation of The Schwartz Family Laurel Kusner/ORLC Preschool John Martin Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Jennifer Meigs Cuyahoga County Chapter Ms. Idi Milliken North Chagrin Nature Center in memory of Dorothy Shaughnessy Gunsch Anonymous George A. Misencik Trust Boy Scout Pack 119 in memory of Anne Marie, Joseph and Barbara Calabrese George and Noreen Misencik in honor of Marty Calabrese Tom, Jennifer, Maggie, Josh, Chagrin Valley Local Longhouse, Inc. Jim and Lockton Nancy Hanger in memory of Mrs. June Marie Torno George A. Misencik Living Trust Amy and Larrie Nadler Christina B. Moffett Louis Nerone Ohio Mushroom Society Marcy Pappafava Allan and Barbara Peskin Karen A. Peters in honor of Kerstin and Michael and Lois Pilat Leonard Trawick Daila Rence Allan and Barbara Peskin Tracy Roesch Mark Roth in honor of Robert Ellis Zack Fund of The Ronayne Family Cleveland Foundation in memory of Edward Berneike Ray Ross Outdoor Education Hilary and Hayden Rossen Ruth Anderson Ann G. Russell Anonymous (3 donors) Mary Russian Phyllis Bambeck Lisa A. Ryder and Steven P. Palleschi Jack Beckner Ronald G. Schaefer Susan Berneike in memory of Edward Berneike in memory of Edward Berneike Brenda Schuster William Brandum Jeff Seibert

Outdoor Education (continued) Guy E. Siebert Leonard Siemborski Margaret T. Simon Margaret and George Simon The Simons Family Betts Skrha Monica Summers Ann Sylvester Freya Turner Mr. and Mrs. Maynard W. Unger Jo Ellen Walker Nancy A. Wares Jerry M. Wasylyszyn Doris M. Willman Thomas and Barbara Wilson Julie Wojtowicz in memory of Edward Berneike

Outdoor Recreation John and Nora Kowalchik

Ranger Department Explorer Fund Peter Paladin

Ranger Department K-9 Unit Fund Gary and Polly Baran Brecksville Women’s Club, Inc Eleanore L. Gates Ken and Patti Jacko Ed and Bernie Juchnowski in memory of Albert Kawental Susan and Merrill Katz Marchetti Company in memory of Gregory Alan Webster The Pofok Family

Ranger Department Mounted Unit Fund Kathleen Azzarello Mary E. Joughin Joanne Major in memory of a horse called Ginger Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Cuyahoga County Chapter Barbara Sherman Polly A. West

Rocky River Nature Center Charles and Nancy Adams Kristy and Douglas Amy Anonymous in memory of Daisy Norris Baldwin Wallace University Institute for Learning in Retirement Black River Audubon Society Laura E. Black Joyce E. Bonds in memory of Ann Wilkins Judy Boone Pam and Jeff Brown in memory of Bill Attewell Joseph and Barbara Calabrese in honor of Marty Calabrese Ali Capka and Family in memory of Robert Capka Chippewa Garden Club Frank and Deborah Costanzo Kevin and Amy Davey Ernest and Annette Degidio in memory of Robert Capka Linda and Paul Englehart in memory of Janice Wittig Dale and Bethina Garrett Susan Cantrell Gilchrist Linda Gill in memory of Janice Wittig

Rocky River Nature Center

Trails Fund (continued)

Trails Fund (continued)

Trails Fund (continued)

Youth Outdoors (continued)

(continued) Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Troop #70167 Therese and Christopher Hensley Paula Kramer in memory of Rose Maher Paula Kramer in memory of Daisy Norris Parents Association of Lake Ridge Academy in memory of Janice Wittig Molly Laks Karen Lakus Michael and Sandra Larimer Patricia Loy Andrea Luca Robert A. Mendenhall in memory of Barbara A. Mendenhall Jean Meresko in memory of Janice Wittig Alice Mitchell in memory of Janice Wittig Mary Helwig Moeller in memory of Helen Peterjohn Ronald and Megan Navratil Alice M. Radefeld in memory of Janice Wittig Jean Roch in memory of Rick Porter Rocky River Trailsiders Rugbraiders of Northeast Ohio in honor of Rocky River Nature Center Strongsville Garden Club United Methodist Women Mary Ann Vargo in memory of Janice Wittig Westlake Ecumenical Christian Vacation Bible School The Wittig Family in memory of Janice Wittig

Jeannie M. Cook coolbrez Kenneth C. Cooper Mrs. Betty L. Craig John and Kelly Curtiss Danna Daso in honor of Jean M. Daso Warren Davis Cathy Demchuk Scott and Deb Denney Desjardins Family Nancy Desmond Matthew Dixon Doug Dreher Kathleen Dugan and John Delzani Sheila Duplaga Martha Durigg Chad and Diane Evans Rita Ganzini Falzone Fernando Fernandez Patricia Ferrara Joseph H. Fields III Thomas A. Fox Joann and Harry Fox Jeff and JoAnn French Richard Fulchiron Charles and Julia Gall Nancy Garber Eleanor Gottesman and Richard Keller Mrs. Margaret M. Graham Salle Gresock Nell Hancin in memory of Ray. C. Holland Pat Harvat Libby Hawk Matthew and Julie Heisey Heather Hodges Luretta J. Holanda Toe-Knee Holtkamp Marge Hostelley The Jackson Family JaDatNilla Paula Jones Jerry Kagan and Ruth Mardell Bruce Kahn Karen Kannenberg Przemyslaw Kapalczynski Peggy Kaptur Merrill and Susan Katz Kim and Nora Katzenberger Vivian and Robert Keelan Margaret Keene Michele Kern William and Janice Kimball Ben and Elizabeth Knecht Richard Kolofer Bob and Rosie Kopcak Maria Koulioufas Christine M. Kozlevcar Peggy Kranyak Eva and Dave Krause Eileen Krejny Eleanor and Stephen Kushnick Derrick Lonsdale Tina Lorenzi Mary Loud Joanne Majewski Alexander A. Mandracken Louise Manke Anna M. Manz Thelma Marieni Florence Martin John Martin

Michael and Susan Mayer Nancy and Terence McCann Joan E. McGuire Veronique McMillan Medina County Health Dept.

Nursing Division in memory of Charles R. Kilgore Steve and Linda Merriam Diane L. Moffett Christina B. Moffett Nicole Monachino Keith Monroe John Moravec and Anne Brandt Tim and Heidi Murphy Helen Nagusky Nanthawan Charlene and Marv Nevans Mike and Carrie Niece Ben C. Nolting Peter J. Norris Ohio Horseman’s Council Lake County Wendy and Dennis O’Keefe Michael L. O’Neill in honor of Moira P. O’Neill Sandra and Steve Paliga Marcy Pappafava Kim Pastrick Bev Paternite Carol G. Petersen Kathryn Peterson Kathryn Peterson in honor of Emerald Necklace Hikers and Hiking for the Young at Heart Diana Petrauskas Pierre’s Premium Ice Cream Michael and Lois Pilat Alton R. Pope in memory of Gregory Alan Webster Tom and Mary Powell Lillian Predota Sue Prior Donna M. Prochaska Stacy Quinn Daila Rence Harold and Virginia Renkel Resource Interactive Carolyn Robb Jessica Robertson Pamela Root John and Cathy Rusnak Russell’s Marilou Rybak Lisa A. Ryder and Steven P. Palleschi Mary Sanders in honor of Drew and Evan Sanders Kristen M. Schmidt Roger E. Schulte Brenda Schuster Jeff Seibert Phyllis Sepeta-Wissmann Judy and Joe Settipane in memory of Dr. Merlin K. Metzler John Shaughnessey Donna Shimko in honor of Christopher E. Soukop Rick Silverman in memory of Gregory Alan Webster Thomas Soltis Specialized Bicycles Helen Spuhler Julie Sroka The Stefanaks Nonie and Phil Stella Virginia A. Stepler

Kelly Suren Jaynee and Fred Svensen Susan Swisher Jeff Taggart Georgeanne Taghizadeh Cindy Thiel in memory of Charles Durham Jane R. Tidwell Lauren E. Timen Adrienne Trimpey Janet P. Ulle Mark and Donna VanRooy Donald G. Vassel David and Elizabeth Victor Jo Ellen Walker Martha Wendorf Western Reserve Racing Constance S. White, M.D. Jerome Wiencek Emily and Robert Williams Vaughn Wingfield Louis Wolinsky George Wyrock, Jr. Albert Yandek Elaine Yonek Carolyn Youngman Russell J. Zanowick Robert P. Ziccardi

Maryellen and Dan Dombek in memory of Greg Yost

South Chagrin Polo Field Western Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.

Trails Fund Jessica Alcorn, DVM Margaret Allen Anonymous (9 donors) Robert Anschuetz Peter and Barbara Avrea Carol Barnak Stephen Bedell Sandra Berk Jacqueline Berkman in honor of George and Ellen Eichenberg Brachna Family of Sagamore Hills E.F. Braun Laurine Braun Joseph Brown Kara Browning in memory of Carl Maenza Jack Brunner Lisa Cargill Carmi Family Katherine Catts in celebration of Chris Catts Amelia and David Cheverine Rudra Choudhury Sherry L. Cindric Larry Clager Carol Clary in memory of Eric Deutsch CLE Trail Marathon Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association Cleveland West Road Runner Club Frances Conductor

Trail Ambassador Fund Anonymous Margo and Tom Bertin Michael B. and Judy Malasky Victoria Plata

Watershed Stewardship Center Alpha Delta Kappa Sigma Chapter Happy Wanderers Seven Hills Chapter 4229 of AARP Wild Birds Unlimited North Olmsted

Youth Outdoors Lola Amendt in memory of Greg Yost John and Janice Andes in memory of Greg Yost Mary Baldwin in memory of Greg Yost Nancy Baxter in memory of Greg Yost Elizabeth Biddick in memory of Greg Yost Lisa and Paul Bobbitt in memory of Greg Yost Barb and Mike Burko in memory of Greg Yost Bud Burtch in memory of Greg Yost Janet M. Carll in memory of Greg Yost Kathy Cisar and Phil Walz in memory of Greg Yost Cleveland Natural Science Club Frances DeChant in memory of Greg Yost Jeanne Delaney in memory of Greg Yost Nancy Desmond in memory of Greg Yost

John and Lorraine Dougherty in memory of Greg Yost Jeannie Fanning Dean R. Fox in memory of Greg Yost Russell Garron Russell Garron in memory of Greg Yost George and Katalin Gulden in memory of Greg Yost Christine E. Henry in memory of Tim Martin Joseph and Michele Hribar in memory of Greg Yost Andrew and Natalie Hudak Karen Kannenberg in memory of Greg Yost Kiwanis Club of Cleveland Howard Kronick in memory of Greg Yost Jo Ann Kubicki in memory of Greg Yost Dana Yaro-Linderman in memory of Greg Yost Michael B. and Judy Malasky in memory of Greg Yost Jackie Malecki in memory of Greg Yost Toni Moore in memory of Greg Yost Dave Neumann North Royalton Kiwanis Denes Pal in memory of Greg Yost John A. Rode, III in memory of Greg Yost Heidi Sandrev in memory of Greg Yost Joan Scordo and Richard Bobic in memory of Greg Yost Debra Shankland in memory of Greg Yost Terry Spaeth and Andy Zakrajsek in memory of Greg Yost Chris and Steve Spisak in memory of Greg Yost Wendy Weirich in memory of Greg Yost Emily Heath Wilson in memory of Greg Yost Linda and John Woods in memory of Greg Yost Gary and Ann Yost in memory of Greg Yost Erica O. Yost in memory of Greg Yost

For more information regarding contributions to Cleveland Metroparks, please contact Karen Kannenberg, CFRE, Manager of Gift and Donor Development at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com.

Or, visit clevelandmetroparks.com and click donate to make a gift online.

2014

2014 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144 DATED MATERIAL DO NOT DELAY

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cleveland, Ohio Permit No. 2911